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Private equity firms with limited resources can take measures without spending heavily to ensure that their data is protected, writes Phil Chambers.
IPEV's latest revisions are not radical, but there are some significant substantive changes, writes Simon Witney
In the final instalment of a three-part series, long-time limited partner turned consultant Ray Maxwell reflects on shortcomings of the hurdle rate in private equity and proposes an alternative.
More than half of funds plan to renegotiate fees if they extend the life of the fund. This could create a whole new set of problems, say Tom Angell, partner at WithumSmith+Brown.
Advances in blockchain and artificial intelligence will help drive efficiency and provide scenarios to drive business decisions in private equity, writes Vishal Shukla.
Expense provisions in fund documents are getting longer and longer, amid pressure on GPs to be more transparent, says Julie Corelli, a partner at Pepper Hamilton.
The alternatives sector should see growth in trusted domiciles as fund managers seek continuity, argue Graham Perry-Dew, Julian Carey and Stuart Winter of Vistra.
Long-time limited partner turned consultant Ray Maxwell reflects on the three key economic terms at the heart of the relationship between manager and investor, starting with carry.
General partners are engaging a whole host of specialized service providers, and funds are increasingly picking up the tab. Are all parties aligned enough to ensure that investors can reap the benefits as well, asks Anne Anquillare, CEO and president of PEF Services.
Long-time limited partner turned consultant Ray Maxwell says private equity should benefit from either significant carried interest or high fees – but not both.